{"id":359,"date":"2021-09-06T08:51:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T07:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/blog\/?p=359"},"modified":"2021-09-06T08:51:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T07:51:23","slug":"recognising-the-importance-of-looking-after-childrens-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/blog\/recognising-the-importance-of-looking-after-childrens-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognising the importance of looking after children\u2019s teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Forming good habits early<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Wimbledon\nDental Care<\/strong>, we firmly believe that the more you know about good oral care\nand dental habits, the healthier your smile will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is why we put such an emphasis on children\u2019s teeth Wimbledon<\/a>. Studies have found that the earlier a child experiences dental care of any kind \u2013 be it a simple checkup or preventive measures \u2013 the higher the likelihood of them establishing good oral habits that they will retain throughout their lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\nunderstand that, for some children, a visit to the dentists can bring on\nvarying degrees of anxiety or stress \u2013 which is why we always\ndo everything possible to make sure that every child feels comfortable and\nrelaxed whilst in our practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention is the best medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad oral habits are difficult to break as they\nare often established during childhood. Luckily, however, the opposite is also\ntrue as any child who learns the importance of dental hygiene from an early age\nis far more likely to carry these habits into adulthood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When treating children\u2019s teeth\nWimbledon<\/strong>, we always try to focus on prevention through several safe\ntreatments such as fluoride applications or fissure sealants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a fluoride application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fluoride applications are a form of preventive\ntreatment for \u200b\u200bchildren\u2019s teeth Wimbledon<\/strong> whereby our\npractitioners apply a pale yellow, fruity-tasting fluoride varnish to the front\nand back of your child\u2019s teeth. Using a soft brush, our practitioners will\nensure that every tooth has an additional layer of the thin and quick-setting\nfluoride solution. This will act as a protective barrier for plaque and, when\nused in combination with regular brushing, give your child\u2019s teeth better\nprotection against cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that children undergo a\nfluoride application at least twice a year to make sure their teeth are\nproperly protected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a fissure sealant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside fluoride applications, our dentist, who\nfocuses on treating children, also regularly provides what is called a fissure\nsealant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the surface of our teeth, there are\nnumerous groves and pits known as fissures. Generally, the molars and premolars\nhave more fissures compared to the teeth at the front of the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fissures themselves are perfectly normal;\nhowever, what often happens is that bacteria can get lodged within them. This\nbacteria can potentially develop into plaque or tartar \u2013 both of which can harm your child\u2019s\ndental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, undergoing fissure sealant treatment\nnegates any risk of this happening as a thin layer of a dental sealant is\napplied evenly over your child\u2019s teeth, filling any fissures and making their\nteeth smooth \u2013\nwhich massively reduces the chance of any unwanted food or bacteria becoming\nlodged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been numerous studies into the effectiveness of fissure sealant treatment for children, with one finding that children with fissure sealants had as many as 78% fewer cavities than those without. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in getting this non-invasive and effective treatment for your child, then contact us at Wimbledon Dental Care<\/strong> today and book an appointment with one of our dentists. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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